The human body is made up of approximately 60% water , and every system—circulatory, digestive, neurological, and metabolic—needs adequate hydration. After 6–8 hours of sleep without fluids, it’s logical that the body could benefit from hydration. But does the timing of that water intake really matter?
In this article, we’ll take a look at what happens to your body during the night, the potential benefits of drinking water after waking up, what science backs up, what’s exaggerated, and how to make this habit best serve your overall well-being.
